A railway security guard was crushed to death under the wheels of a train at Bhatshala in Sadar upazila of the district on Wednesday morning.
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2 killed in Comilla road crash
Two people were killed and three others injured in a road accident on the Dhaka- Chittagong Highway in Baropara area in Daudkandi upazila here on Wednesday morning.
Youth killed in Rajshahi road accident
A youngman was killed in a road accident at Bijoynagar area on Rajshahi-Chapainawabganj Highway under Godagari Upazila of the district on Tuesday night.
Preparations completed to hold suspended election at 206 centres in Gaibandha
All preparations have been completed to hold elections at 206 centres here were polls have been suspended on January 5.
World Bank: Global economy at turning point
The global economy is at a “turning point”, the World Bank has said, as it forecasts stronger growth for 2014.
Syria conflict: Half population urgently need aid – UN
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says that half of Syria’s population, some 9.3 million people, now “urgently need humanitarian aid”.
Gender and assets: Closing the gap
by Sara Gustafson Use, control, and ownership of productive assets – land, money, livestock, and education, to name just a few – are essential stepping stones on the path out of poverty. But this pathway can look very different depending…
Fresh dialogue to resolve crisis
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Wednesday urged the government to take immediate steps for holding fresh dialogue to resolve the current political impasse and install a democratic government.
6 killed in Kurigram & Chittagong
Four members of the same family were murdered in Kurigram’s Bhurungamari Upazila on Wednesday. Bhurungamari Police Station OC AHM Mahfuzur Rahman said that the gruesome killings at the Diyadnga village happened early Wednesday. Sultan Mia, 55, his wife ‘Hazera’, 46…
‘State failed to protect Hindus’,Classes under open sky
Former Awami League minister Suranjit Sengupta has criticised the government for failing to prevent attacks on Hindus across Bangladesh after the Jan 5 parliamentary elections.
Khaleda to meet press Wednesday
Three days after the installation of the new government following the 10th national election on January 5 amid her alliance’s boycott, leader of the 18-party combine Khaleda Zia is going to meet the press on Wednesday.
US to continue to work with new govt
The United States (US) has said it will continue to work with the new government in Bangladesh led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Policeman killed in Ctg
A police constable was killed by miscreants in the city’s Agrabad area under Double Mooring thana on Monday night.
Putin greets Hasina
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Sheikh Hasina on her assumption of the office of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh for the third time.
7 Shibir men injured, 14 detained in Ctg
At least seven activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir were injured as police and Chhatra League activists attacked their procession in Mirsarai upazila on Monday.
Krishak League vice-president expelled
Krishak League vice-president Badiuzzaman Badsha was expelled from the party for contesting the 10th general election independently violating the party decision.
College student killed in Habiganj road crash
A college student was killed in a bike crash on Dhaka-Shayestaganj road at Kalimnagar on Tuesday noon.
Swedish envoy meets Khaleda
Swedish Ambassador to Dhaka Anneli Lindhal Kenny met BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Tuesday night.
Mawa-Kewrakandi ferry service resumes after 4 hrs
The ferry service on Mawa-Kewrakandi route resumed on Tuesday morning after four hours of disruption due to dense fog.
Has the world gone mad?
Dr. Sudhirendar Sharma So, it would seem! Else, all dreams for better arrangement of the world would not have been attacked, poisoned, discredited and ridiculed. From Cuba to Rwanda and from Congo to Iraq, countries refusing to Western dictate have…
Eid-e-Miladunnabi observed in Faridpur
Eid-e-Miladunnabi, the day of birth as well as demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad(SM), according to Arabic calender was observed in Faridpur Tuesday with due religious fervor and solemnity as elsewhere across the country and the Islamic world.
Truck kills a baby in Rajshahi
A baby was killed when a goods-laden truck ran over him at Tetultala Kharoil area on Rajshahi-Naogaon highway under Mohanpur upazila of the district on Monday.
2 motorcyclists killed in Joypurhat
Two motorcyclists were killed in a road accident at Vikni crossing in Akkelpur Upazila this evening.
Green tea ‘can impede nadolol blood pressure medicine’
Green tea can weaken the effects of a commonly prescribed blood pressure pill, experts warn.
Ershad happy, thanks Hasina
Jatiya Party chairman and ex-president HM Ershad on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for making him her special envoy.
Varosha: The Ghost resort
Welcome to Varosha, the Mediterranean’s best kept secret.
Myanmar, Nepal also greet PM
Myanmar and Nepal on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her assumption of office of the Prime Minister for the third time.
South Sudan Nile ferry sinks with more than 200 dead
More than 200 civilians in South Sudan have drowned in a Nile ferry accident while fleeing fighting in the town of Malakal, an army spokesman has said.
YouTube streamlines comment management system
YouTube has unveiled a new feature that lets users see, respond to and moderate comments all in one place.
Nadal & Federer into second round
Former champions Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer enjoyed safe passages to round two of the Australian Open.